3 papers
physics.comp-ph2025
Actuation mechanisms in twisted and coiled polymer actuators using finite element model
Gurmeet Singh, Qiong Wang, Samuel Tsai +3
Twisted and coiled polymer actuators (TCPAs) offer the advantages of large stroke and large specific work as compared to other actuators. There have been extensive experimental inv…
cond-mat.soft2024
How do imperfections cause asymmetry in elastic snap-through?
Andrea Giudici, Weicheng Huang, Qiong Wang +4
A symmetrically-buckled arch whose boundaries are clamped at an angle has two stable equilibria: an inverted and a natural state. When the distance between the clamps is increased…
physics.app-ph2024
The mechanics and physics of twisted and coiled polymer actuators
Qiong Wang, Anan Ghrayeb, SeongHyeon Kim +2
Twisted and coiled polymer actuators (TCPAs) generate large contractile mechanical work mimicking natural muscles, which makes them suitable for robotics and health-assistive devic…